U-shaped exercise weight bar

ABSTRACT

An exercise weight bar is disclosed. The exercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end. First and second caps are disposed on first and second ends of the U-shaped member. The U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly for grasping by a user&#39;s hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout. The U-shaped member is also configured for use as a free weight when slidably released from the mountable wall assembly.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of exercise devices, and moreparticularly, to a U-shaped exercise weight bar for providing an allbody workout for users of different body shapes and fitness levels.

BACKGROUND

Conventional weight exercise devices are disadvantageous in that suchdevices are typically not optimized for providing a user with a completebody workout as only certain muscle or body parts of interest arestrengthened, conditioned, and trained. In addition, such conventionalweight exercise devices are not specifically designed to maximize properposture and form of the user during a workout.

It would thus be desirable to have an exercise weight bar for providingan all body workout for users of different body shapes and fitnesslevels, among other desirable features as described herein, whileavoiding the disadvantages of the known exercise devices.

SUMMARY

In a first aspect, there is provided herein an exercise weight bar. Theexercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which theU-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, afirst end, and a second end. A first cap is disposed on the first endand a second cap is disposed on the second end. The U-shaped member isconfigured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the firstside and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably securedwithin the wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintainingproper form and posture of the user during an all body workout.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is of variable weightranging from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is configured to be slidablyreleased from the mountable wall assembly such that the U-shaped memberis used as a free weight.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has a height ranging fromabout 14 inches to about 15 inches.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has an outside diameterranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has an outside width rangingfrom about 10 inches to about 11 inches, as measured from the first sideto the second side.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has a bottom portionconfigured to be curved.

In certain embodiments, the curved bottom portion has a center radiusranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches.

In certain embodiments, the first cap and the second cap are configuredto be domed.

In certain embodiments, the first side and the second side of theU-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wallassembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitnesslevel.

In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downwardmovement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped memberrelative to the mountable wall assembly.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is fabricated from metal,steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof.

In a second aspect, there is provided herein an exercise weight bar. Theexercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which theU-shaped member is an inflexible, solid tube having a first side, asecond side, a first end, a second end, and a variable weight. A firstcap is disposed on the first end and a second cap is disposed on thesecond end. The U-shaped member is configured as a free weight forproviding a user with an all body workout.

In certain embodiments, the variable weight of the U-shaped memberranges from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.

In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is configured to be usedwith a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second sideof the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the wall assemblyfor grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture ofthe user during an all body workout.

In certain embodiments, the first side and the second side of theU-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wallassembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitnesslevel.

In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downwardmovement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped memberrelative to the mountable wall assembly.

In a third aspect, there is provided herein a mountable wall assemblyfor use with a U-shaped exercise weight bar. The mountable wall assemblyincludes a rear base plate having a first hinged closure member and asecond hinged closure member affixed to a first end and a second end ofthe rear base plate in which the first hinged closure member and thesecond hinged closure member are configured to slidably receive a firstside and a second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar. The firsthinged closure member and the second hinged closure member areconfigured to releasably secure the first side and the second side ofthe U-shaped exercise weight bar when the first hinged closure memberand the second hinged closure member are in a closed position. The firstside and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar areconfigured to be slidably released from the first hinged closure memberand the second hinged closure member when the first hinged closuremember and the second hinged closure member are in an open position suchthat the U-shaped exercise weight bar is removed therefrom and used as afree weight.

In certain embodiments, the first hinged closure member and the secondhinged closure member are configured with a quick release clamp atopposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quick release clampthe U-shaped exercise weight bar is slidably released from the firsthinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.

In certain embodiments, whereupon locking of the quick release clamp atopposing sides of the first hinged closure member and the second hingedclosure member the U-shaped exercise weight bar is releasably securedwithin the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closuremember.

In certain embodiments, the first hinged closure member and the secondhinged closure member releasably secure the first side and the secondside of the U-shaped exercise weight bar at an adjustable position tosuit a user's height and fitness level.

In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downwardmovement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exerciseweight bar relative to the first hinged closure member and the secondhinged closure member.

In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has an outside width rangingfrom about 12.5 inches to about 13.5 inches.

In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has a height ranging fromabout 2.5 inches to about 3.5 inches.

In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has a depth ranging fromabout ⅛ of an inch to about ¼ of an inch.

Various advantages of this disclosure will become apparent to thoseskilled in the art from the following detailed description, when read inlight of the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of U-shaped exercise weightbars each releasably secured within a mountable wall assembly at afitness studio according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight barreleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly for grasping by auser's hands during an all body workout according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar beingused as a free weight by the user during an all body workout accordingto the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according tothe present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasablysecured within the mountable wall assembly according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight barreleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight barreleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight barreleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to thepresent disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according tothe present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according tothe present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar being slidably released from the mountable wall assembly accordingto the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an adjustable position of the first andsecond sides of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relative to the firstand second hinged closure members according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an alternative adjustable position ofthe first and second sides of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relativeto the first and second hinged closure members according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar accordingto the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exerciseweight bar showing exemplary dimensions thereof according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight baraccording to the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exerciseweight bar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This disclosure is not limited to the particular devices, systems,methodologies or protocols described, as these may vary. The terminologyused in this description is for the purpose of describing the particularversions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope.

As used in this document, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the”include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art. All publications mentioned in this document are incorporatedby reference. All sizes recited in this document are by way of exampleonly, and the invention is not limited to the U-shaped exercise weightbars having the specific sizes or dimensions recited below. As usedherein, the term “comprising” means “including, but not limited to.”

In consideration of the figures, it is to be understood for purposes ofclarity certain details of construction and/or operation are notprovided in view of such details being conventional and well within theskill of the art upon disclosure of the document described herein.

The present disclosure pertains to a weighted exercise device, namely, aU-shaped exercise weight bar for providing an all body workout for usersof different body shapes and fitness levels, among other desirablefeatures as described herein. Specifically, the U-shaped exercise weightbar, when affixed to the wall with a mountable wall assembly, providesat least two different hand positions for balancing, hanging, pulling orpushing motions. When released from the mountable wall assembly, theU-shaped exercise weight bar can also be used as a free weight at two,four, eight, twelve, or sixteen pounds. This combination of baneelements with free weights provides the user with an all body workout asthe dimensions are specifically designed to maximize proper posture andform. The heights of the mountable wall assembly are adjustable fordifferent body shapes and fitness levels. The U-shaped exercise weightbar can be used in various exercise programs, including cardio,weights/sculpt, stretch, and yoga.

Further, the U-shaped exercise weight bar is designed to add an extraelement of weight in the center of the floor to teach a user's bodybalance and coordination through core work and isometric holds. Thisunique circuit type workout is designed to burn calories while sculptingthe long, lean muscles of a dancer's body with an emphasis on breathing,control, and centering.

The terms “U-shaped exercise weight bar” and “exercise weight bar” areused interchangeably herein and are intended to have the same meaningwith respect to the weighted exercise device of the present disclosure.

Referring now to FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of U-shapedexercise weight bars 10 each releasably secured within a mountable wallassembly 28 at a fitness studio 14 according to the present disclosure.It should be understood that the plurality of the U-shaped exerciseweight bars 10 may be used by a group of users during a fitness class.In some embodiments, the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 may be used incombination with another U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 during theuser's all body workout.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the exercise weight bar 10includes an elongated, U-shaped member 12 in which the U-shaped memberis a solid tube having a first side 16, a second side 18, a first end20, and a second end 22. A first cap 24 is disposed on the first end 20and a second cap 26 is disposed on the second end 22. The first cap 24and the second cap 26 may be any suitable configuration or shape. In oneembodiment, the first cap 24 and the second cap 26 are configured to bedomed. The U-shaped member 12 is configured to be used with a mountablewall assembly 28 in which the first side 16 and second side 18 of theU-shaped member 12 are releasably secured within the wall assembly 28for grasping by a user's hands 30 in maintaining proper form and postureof the user 30 during an all body workout.

In accordance with the present disclosure, the U-shaped member isconfigured to be of variable weight ranging from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.In one embodiment, the U-shaped member is configured to weigh in therange from 4 pounds to 5 pounds.

In operation of the exercise weight bar, the U-shaped member 12 isconfigured to be slidably released from the mountable wall assembly 28such that the U-shaped member 12 is used as a free weight, as shown inFIGS. 3 and 11.

The first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped member 12 arereleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 at anadjustable position to suit the user's height or fitness level. Theadjustable position is configured to be an upward or downward movementof the first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped member 12relative to the mountable wall assembly 28, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13,respectively.

The exercise weight bar 10 can be fabricated from metal, steel, or anysuitable alloy material, or combinations thereof. The exercise weightbar 10 can be optionally created in different colors with or withoutinspirational and light-hearted humorous quotes.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according tothe present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the U-shapedexercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wallassembly 28 according to the present disclosure. The U-shaped member 12has a bottom portion 32 configured to be curved.

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according tothe present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view of the U-shapedexercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wallassembly 28 according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28according to the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a left-side elevationview of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured withinthe mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, the exercise weight bar 10 is an elongated, U-shapedmember 12 in which the U-shaped member is an inflexible solid tubehaving a first side 16, a second side 18, a first end 20, a second end22, and a variable weight. A first cap 24 is disposed on the first end20 and a second cap 26 is disposed on the second end 22. The first cap24 and the second cap 26 may be any suitable configuration or shape,such as domed or flat. The U-shaped member 12 is configured as a freeweight (FIG. 3) for providing a user 30 with an all body workout. Thevariable weight of the U-shaped member 12 can range from 2 pounds to 16pounds. In one embodiment, the U-shaped member 12 is configured to weighin the range from 4 pounds to 5 pounds. It should be understood that theweight of the U-shaped member 12 can be any suitable weight forproviding an all body workout for users of different body shapes andfitness levels and is not limited to the ranges disclosed in the aboveembodiments.

In accordance with the present disclosure, a mountable wall assembly 28for use with the exercise weight bar 10 of the above embodiments isdisclosed. As shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 12-13, the mountable wallassembly 28 includes a rear base plate 34 having a first hinged closuremember 36 and a second hinged closure member 38 affixed to a first end40 and a second end 42 of the rear base plate 34. The first hingedclosure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are configuredto slidably receive the first side 16 and a second side 18 of theU-shaped exercise weight bar 10. The first hinged closure member 36 andthe second hinged closure member 38 are configured to releasably securethe first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weightbar 10 when the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hingedclosure member 38 are in a closed position 44. The interiors of thefirst hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38are preferably fabricated of rubber or any suitable abrasion orscratch-resistant material so as not to scratch the U-shaped exerciseweight bar 10.

Referring now to FIG. 11, the first side 16 and the second side 18 ofthe U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 are configured to be slidablyreleased from the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hingedclosure member 38 when the first hinged closure member 36 and the secondhinged closure member 38 are in an open position 46 such that theU-shaped exercise weight bar 10 is removed therefrom and used as a freeweight (FIG. 3).

In one embodiment, the first hinged closure member 36 and the secondhinged closure member 38 are configured with a quick release clamp 48 atopposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quick release clamp48 the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 is slidably released from thefirst hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38.It should be understood that the mountable wall assembly 28 can befabricated to include any suitable hardware and is not limited to thespecific hardware disclosed in the above embodiment.

Referring further to FIGS. 12-13, whereupon locking of the quick releaseclamp 48 at opposing sides of the first hinged closure member 36 and thesecond hinged closure member 38, the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 isreleasably secured within the first hinged closure member 36 and thesecond hinged closure member 38. The first side 16 and the second side18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 are releasably secured withinthe first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member38 at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitnesslevel. The adjustable position is configured to be an upward (FIG. 12)or downward (FIG. 13) movement of the first side 16 and the second side18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 relative to the first hingedclosure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38.

In one embodiment, the rear base plate 34 of the mountable wall assembly28 has an outside width ranging from about 12.5 inches to about 13.5inches, a height ranging from about 2.5 inches to about 3.5 inches, anda depth ranging from about ⅛ of an inch to about ¼ of an inch. It shouldbe understood that the various components of the mountable wall assembly28, including the rear base plate and first and second hinged closuremembers 36, 38, can be fabricated to have any suitable dimensions sizedto scale for use with the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 disclosedherein and are not limited to the dimensions disclosed in the aboveembodiment.

The mountable wall assembly 28 can be fabricated from metal, steel, orany suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof. In accordance withthe present disclosure, magnets with inspirational or light-heartedhumorous quotes may be optionally attached to the mountable wallassembly for motivating the user during the all body workout.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10according to the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view ofthe U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure.

Referring now to FIG. 15 is a front and rear elevation view of theexercise weight bar 10 showing exemplary dimensions thereof according tothe present disclosure. In one embodiment, the U-shaped member 12 has aheight H ranging from about 14 inches to about 15 inches, an outsidediameter D ranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches, and an outsidewidth W ranging from about 10 inches to about 11 inches. In oneembodiment, the curved bottom portion 32 of the U-shaped member 12 has acenter radius R ranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches. Itshould be understood that the U-shaped member 12 can be configured ofany suitable size and is not limited to the above dimensions.

FIG. 17 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weightbar 10 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a left-sideelevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to thepresent disclosure. In one embodiment, the first side and the secondside of the U-shaped exercise weight bar may be optionally embossed witha rubber imprint for providing extra comfort and grip for the userduring the all body workout.

FIG. 18 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exerciseweight bar 10 according to the present disclosure.

Several of the features and functions disclosed above may be combinedinto different devices, systems, or applications, or combinationsthereof. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives,modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequentlymade by those skilled in the art, each of which is also intended to beencompassed by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise weight bar, comprising: an elongated,U-shaped member, wherein the U-shaped member is a solid tube having afirst side, a second side, a first end, and a second end; a first capdisposed on the first end and a second cap disposed on the second end;wherein the U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountablewall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shapedmember are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by auser's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user duringan all body workout.
 2. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein theU-shaped member is of variable weight ranging from 2 pounds to 16pounds.
 3. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shapedmember is configured to be slidably released from the mountable wallassembly such that the U-shaped member is used as a free weight.
 4. Theexercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has a heightranging from about 14 inches to about 15 inches.
 5. The exercise weightbar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has an outside diameterranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches.
 6. The exercise weightbar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has an outside width rangingfrom about 10 inches to about 11 inches, as measured from the first sideto the second side.
 7. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein theU-shaped member has a bottom portion configured to be curved.
 8. Theexercise weight bar of claim 7, wherein the curved bottom portion has acenter radius ranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches.
 9. Theexercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the first cap and the second capare configured to be domed.
 10. The exercise weight bar of claim 1,wherein the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member arereleasably secured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustableposition to suit the user's height and fitness level.
 11. The exerciseweight bar of claim 10, wherein the adjustable position is an upward ordownward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shapedmember relative to the mountable wall assembly.
 12. The exercise weightbar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member is fabricated from metal,steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof.
 13. Anexercise weight bar, comprising: an elongated, U-shaped member, whereinthe U-shaped member is an inflexible, solid tube having a first side, asecond side, a first end, a second end, and a variable weight; a firstcap disposed on the first end and a second cap disposed on the secondend; wherein the U-shaped member is configured as a free weight forproviding a user with an all body workout.
 14. The exercise weight barof claim 13, wherein the variable weight of the U-shaped member rangesfrom 2 pounds to 16 pounds.
 15. The exercise weight bar of claim 13,wherein the U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountablewall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shapedmember are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by auser's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user duringan all body workout.
 16. The exercise weight bar of claim 15, whereinthe first side and the second side of the U-shaped member are releasablysecured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustable position tosuit the user's height and fitness level.
 17. The exercise weight bar ofclaim 16, wherein the adjustable position is an upward or downwardmovement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped memberrelative to the mountable wall assembly.
 18. A mountable wall assemblyfor use with a U-shaped exercise weight bar, comprising: a rear baseplate having a first hinged closure member and a second hinged closuremember affixed to a first end and a second end of the rear base plate,wherein the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closuremember are configured to slidably receive a first side and a second sideof the U-shaped exercise weight bar; the first hinged closure member andthe second hinged closure member are configured to releasably secure thefirst side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar whenthe first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member arein a closed position; wherein the first side and the second side of theU-shaped exercise weight bar are configured to be slidably released fromthe first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure memberwhen the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closuremember are in an open position such that the U-shaped exercise weightbar is removed therefrom and used as a free weight.
 19. The mountablewall assembly of claim 18, wherein the first hinged closure member andthe second hinged closure member are configured with a quick releaseclamp at opposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quickrelease clamp the U-shaped exercise weight bar is slidably released fromthe first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.20. The mountable wall assembly of claim 19, wherein upon locking of thequick release clamp at opposing sides of the first hinged closure memberand the second hinged closure member the U-shaped exercise weight bar isreleasably secured within the first hinged closure member and the secondhinged closure member.
 21. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18,wherein the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closuremember releasably secure the first side and the second side of theU-shaped exercise weight bar at an adjustable position to suit a user'sheight and fitness level.
 22. The mountable wall assembly of claim 21,wherein the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of thefirst side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight barrelative to the first hinged closure member and the second hingedclosure member.
 23. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein therear base plate has an outside width ranging from about 12.5 inches toabout 13.5 inches.
 24. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, whereinthe rear base plate has a height ranging from about 2.5 inches to about3.5 inches.
 25. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein therear base plate has a depth ranging from about ⅛ of an inch to about ¼of an inch.